Seminars in Liver Disease,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
43(03), P. 351 - 366
Published: Aug. 1, 2023
The
COVID-19
pandemic
has
resulted
in
significant
worldwide
morbidity
and
mortality.
In
this
review,
we
examine
the
intricate
relationships
between
liver
diseases.
While
respiratory
manifestations
of
are
well
known,
its
impact
consequences
patients
with
diseases
remain
an
area
ongoing
investigation.
can
induce
injury
through
various
mechanisms
is
associated
higher
mortality
individuals
preexisting
chronic
disease.
Mortality
increases
severity
disease
level
care
required.
outcomes
autoimmune
hepatitis
unclear,
whereas
transplant
recipients
more
likely
to
experience
symptomatic
but
have
comparable
general
population.
Despite
suboptimal
immunological
response,
vaccinations
safe
effective
disease,
although
cases
hepatitis-like
syndrome
been
reported.
conclusion,
implications
diseases;
early
recognition
treatments
important
for
improving
patient
outcomes.
World Journal of Gastroenterology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
29(26), P. 4166 - 4173
Published: July 6, 2023
Coronavirus
disease
2019
(COVID-19)
has
several
extrapulmonary
symptoms.
Gastrointestinal
(GI)
symptoms
are
among
the
most
frequent
clinical
manifestations
of
COVID-19,
with
severe
consequences
reported
in
elderly
patients.
Furthermore,
impact
COVID-19
on
patients
pre-existing
digestive
diseases
still
needs
to
be
fully
elucidated,
particularly
older
population.
This
review
aimed
investigate
GI
tract,
liver,
and
pancreas
individuals
without
previous
diseases,
a
particular
focus
elderly,
highlighting
distinctive
characteristics
observed
this
Finally,
effectiveness
adverse
events
anti-COVID-19
vaccination
disorders
peculiarities
found
discussed.
Vaccines,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
12(4), P. 349 - 349
Published: March 23, 2024
Vaccines
prevent
a
significant
number
of
deaths
annually.
However,
certain
populations
do
not
respond
adequately
to
vaccination
due
impaired
immune
systems.
Cirrhosis,
condition
marked
by
profound
disruption
immunity,
impairs
the
normal
immunization
process.
Critical
vaccines
for
cirrhotic
patients,
such
as
hepatitis
A
virus
(HAV),
B
(HBV),
influenza,
pneumococcal,
and
coronavirus
disease
19
(COVID-19),
often
elicit
suboptimal
responses
in
these
individuals.
The
humoral
response,
essential
immunization,
is
less
effective
cirrhosis
decline
memory
cells
an
increase
plasma
blasts,
which
interfere
with
creation
long-lasting
response
antigen
vaccination.
Additionally,
some
T
cell
subtypes
exhibit
reduced
activation
cirrhosis.
Nonetheless,
persistence
activity,
while
preventing
infections,
may
help
attenuate
severity
diseases
patients.
Alongside
that,
impairment
innate
particularly
dendritic
(DCs),
prevents
priming
adaptive
interrupting
process
at
its
onset.
Furthermore,
disrupts
gut–liver
axis
balance,
causing
dysbiosis,
production
short-chain
fatty
acids
(SCFAs),
increased
intestinal
permeability,
bacterial
translocation.
Undermining
physiological
activity
system,
alterations
could
impact
vaccine
response.
Enhancing
understanding
molecular
cellular
factors
contributing
patients
crucial
improving
efficacy
this
population
developing
better
prevention
strategies.
Human Vaccines & Immunotherapeutics,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
20(1)
Published: March 11, 2024
The
immunogenicity
of
COVID-19
vaccines
in
patients
with
liver
cirrhosis
remains
largely
unknown.
purpose
this
meta-analysis
was
to
investigate
the
and
compare
humoral
cellular
immune
responses
following
complete
vaccination
between
healthy
controls.
A
systematic
literature
search
conducted
PubMed,
EMBASE,
Web
Science
from
1
January
2020
22
August
2023.
Sixteen
studies
2127
were
included.
pooled
seroconversion
rate
92.4%
(95%
CI,
86.2%–96%,
I2
=
90%)
significant
between-study
heterogeneity.
Moreover,
elicited
a
higher
response
compensated
as
compared
decompensated
(RR
1.069,
95%
1.011–1.131,
17%,
p
.019).
Additionally,
10
included
for
comparison
analysis
results
showed
that
slightly
lower
controls
0.972,
0.955–0.989,
66%,
.001).
Meanwhile,
RR
vs.
0.678
0.563–0.817,
0,
<
.0001).
Our
demonstrated
diminished
cirrhosis.
Patients
particularly
who
have
completed
full-doses
should
receive
continuous
attention
preemptive
measures.
Journal of the Formosan Medical Association,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
123(11), P. 1194 - 1197
Published: June 21, 2024
Longitudinal
analysis
of
antibody
responses
following
three-dose
COVID-19
vaccination
in
patients
with
chronic
liver
disease
(CLD)
has
been
limited.
From
August
2021
to
February
2023,
sequential
anti-SARS-CoV-2
spike
IgG
titers
were
determined
45
CLD
who
received
two
or
three
doses
vaccine.
The
geometric
mean
anti-spike
at
four
weeks
after
the
second
and
third
1313.16
BAU/mL
3042.29
BAU/mL,
respectively,
it
decreased
significantly
from
24
(1313.16
vs.
198.42
p
=
0.002)
(3042.29
636.71
<
0.001)
dose.
participants
receiving
prime-boost
homologous
mRNA
vaccines
(BNT162b2
mRNA-1273)
comparable
between
those
without
significant
fibrosis
each
follow-up
time
point.
This
study
demonstrated
a
notable
decrease
completion
schedule
CLD,
highlighting
importance
additional
booster
doses.
Clinical and Experimental Vaccine Research,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
13(4), P. 271 - 271
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
Vaccination
is
a
cornerstone
of
public
health,
saving
millions
lives
each
year
by
preventing
variety
infectious
diseases.
Yet,
despite
global
vaccination
efforts,
emerging
research
highlights
significant
geographical
disparities
in
vaccine
efficacy
and
immunogenicity.
These
variations
underscore
the
critical
interplay
between
immunological
factors
environmental,
genetic,
nutritional
elements
across
different
populations.
Our
review
article
aimed
to
explore
multifactorial
reasons
behind
efficacy.
Also,
this
study
has
shown
how
important
host
like
age,
obesity,
gender,
genetic
diversity,
especially
within
major
histocompatibility
complex,
are
determining
well
works.
Nutritional
status,
namely
deficiencies
micronutrients
such
as
vitamins
zinc,
lifestyle
including
stress,
sleep,
alcohol
consumption,
physical
activity
also
have
profound
effects
on
vaccine-induced
immunity.
Importantly,
our
paper
brought
light
influence
microbial
ecological
factors,
gut
microbiome
environmental
pollutants,
immune
system's
response
vaccination.
The
findings
emphasize
importance
tailoring
strategies
accommodate
unique
landscapes
shaped
societal
factors.
This
tailored
approach
could
enhance
efficacy,
reduce
response,
ultimately
contribute
fight
against
Vaccines,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
11(9), P. 1455 - 1455
Published: Sept. 4, 2023
This
study
aimed
to
evaluate
the
antibody
and
cellular
responses
different
coronavirus
2019
(COVID-19)
vaccination
regimens
in
patients
with
cirrhosis
assess
response
after
a
vaccine
booster.
We
conducted
prospective
observational
of
89
41
healthy
volunteers
who
received
two
COVID-19
doses.
Next,
we
prospectively
evaluated
24
booster
dose.
In
both
studies,
blood
samples
were
collected
before
4
weeks
vaccination,
anti-spike
receptor-binding
domain
protein
IgG
levels,
T-cell
phenotypes,
effector
functions
assessed.
The
heterologous
regimen
(CoronaVac
[SV]/AstraZeneca
[AZ])
produced
better
CD4+IFNg+
T
cell
compared
homogeneous
regimens.
second
dose
was
similar
volunteers.
Patients
mRNA
had
significantly
increased
titers
those
AZ
vaccine.
cirrhosis,
SV/AZ
resulted
immune
than
AZ/AZ
SV/SV
Moreover,
led
greater
increase
Journal of Clinical and Translational Hepatology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
000(000), P. 000 - 000
Published: Sept. 6, 2023
Background
and
AimsSARS-CoV-2
vaccines-associated
autoimmune
liver
diseases
have
been
reported
in
several
case
reports.
However,
the
safety
immunogenicity
after
primary
booster
inactivated
SARS-CoV-2
vaccination
patients
with
(AILD)
is
still
unknown.
GE Portuguese Journal of Gastroenterology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
31(5), P. 325 - 337
Published: Nov. 15, 2023
Three
years
after
the
beginning
of
SARS-CoV-2
pandemic,
safety
and
efficacy
COVID-19
vaccination
in
liver
cirrhosis
(LC)
patients
remain
controversial.
We
aimed
to
study
safety,
immunological,
clinical
responses
LC
vaccination.